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4640 and 4665 Bandsaw 20” and 24” 

Owner’s Manual 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

Oliver Machinery 

M-4640   9/2003 

Seattle, WA  

 Copyright 2003 

info@olivermachinery.net  

www.olivermachinery.net 

 

 

 


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Warranty 

 

Thank you for your purchase of a genuine Oliver woodworking machine.  Oliver Machinery has made 
every attempt to provide a machine that is safe and durable.   
 
All Oliver products are guaranteed, to the ORIGINAL RETAIL CUSTOMER, to be free from defects for 
TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.  Oliver Machinery will repair or replace, at its option, 
any component that fails under normal use.  Please note that the customer is responsible for returning the 
failed component to Oliver Machinery prepaid for inspection.  
 
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration or 
improper maintenance.   
 
 

Warning 

 
Read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine.  Oliver Machinery disclaims any liability for 
machines that have been altered or abused.  Oliver Machinery reserves the right to effect at any time, 
without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment which they may deem 
necessary for any reason whatsoever. 
 
 

For More Information 

 
Oliver Machinery is always adding new Industrial Woodworking products to the line.  For complete, up-to-
date product information, check with your local Oliver Machinery distributor, or visit 
www.olivermachinery.net 

 

 

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WARNING 

 

Read this manual completely and observe all warning labels on the machine.  Oliver Machinery has made 
every attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery.  Safety, however, is ultimately 
the responsibility of the individual machine operator.  As with any piece of machinery, the operator must 
exercise caution, patience, and common sense to safely run the machine.  Before operating this product, 
become familiar with the safety rules in the following sections. 
 

• 

Always keep guards in place and in proper operating condition. 

• 

Keep hands out of line with the saw blade. 

• 

Use a push stick. 

 
1. 

If you are not properly trained

 in the use of a bandsaw do not use until the proper training has been 

obtained. 

 
2. 

Read, understand and follow 

the safety instructions found in this manual.  Know the limitations and 

hazards associated with this machine. 

 
3. 

Electrical grounding:  

Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a 

ground lead is included in the incoming electrical service.  In cases where a cord and plug are used, 
make certain that the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground.  Follow the grounding procedure 
indicated in the National Electrical Code. 

 
4. 

Eye safety:  

Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes.  Common 

eyeglasses are only impact-resistant, they are not safety glasses. 

 
5. 

Personal protection:  

Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and 

roll up sleeves above the elbows.  Remove all loose outer clothing and confine long hair.  Protective 
type footwear should be used.  Where the noise exceeds the level of exposure allowed in Section 
1910.95 of the OSHA Regulations, use hearing protective devices.  Do not wear gloves. 

 
6. 

Guards:  

Keep the machine guards in place for every operation for which they can be used.  If any 

guards are removed for maintenance, DO NOT OPERATE the machine until the guards are 
reinstalled.   

 
7. 

Work area:  

Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and 

other liquids to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping.  Be sure the table is free of all scrap, 
foreign material and tools before starting to use the machine.  Make certain the work area is well 
lighted and that a proper exhaust system is used to minimize dust.  Use anti-skid floor strips on the 
floor area where the operator normally stands and mark off machine work area.  Provide adequate 
work space around the machine. 

 
8. 

Material condition:  

Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign 

material.  Do not attempt to saw twisted, warped, bowed stock. 

 
9. 

Operator position:  

Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times. 

 
10. 

Before starting:  

Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, 

scraps, and cleaning rags away from the machine. 

 
11. 

Careless acts:  

Give the work you are doing your undivided attention.  Looking around, carrying on a 

conversation, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.   

 

 

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12. 

Disconnect all power sources:  

Before performing any service, maintenance, adjustments or when 

changing blades.  A machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used 
until the maintenance is complete. 

 
13. 

Job completion:  

If the operator leaves the machine area for any reason, the bandsaw should be 

turned "off" and the blade should come to a complete stop before their departure.   

 
14. 

Replacement parts:  

Use only genuine Oliver Machinery factory authorized replacement parts and 

accessories; otherwise the warranty and guarantee is null and void. 

 
15. 

Misuse:  

Do not use this Oliver bandsaw for other than its intended use.  If used for other purposes, 

Oliver disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury or damage which 
may result from that use. 

 
16. 

Drugs, alcohol and medication:  

Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs, 

alcohol, or any medication. 

 
17. 

This machine is deigned

 for cutting wood products only.  Do not use to cut any kind of metal or 

substance other then wood. 

 
18. 

Never start the saw

 while a workpiece is in contact with the blade. 

 
19. 

Make sure

 the blade is running in the proper direction.  The teeth should be pointing down at the 

point the blade enters the table viewing from the front of the saw. 

 
20. 

Health hazards:  

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other 

construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive 
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: 

• 

Lead from lead-based paint. 

• 

Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products. 

• 

Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. 

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.  To reduce 
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety 
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles. 

 
 
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual: 
 

CAUTION:  

(This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor or moderate injury 

and/or possible machine damage) 
 

WARNING:  

(This means that if precautions are not heeded, it could result in serious injury or possibly 

even death). 

 

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Table of Contents 

Page Number 

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................ 2 
Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................3-4 
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 5 
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 5 
Contents of the Shipping Containers ............................................................................................................ 6 
Uncrating the Machine .................................................................................................................................. 6 
Machine Preparation and Setup ................................................................................................................... 6 
Table Assembly............................................................................................................................................. 7 
Dust Chute Assembly.................................................................................................................................... 7 
Installing Blade.............................................................................................................................................. 8 
Tensioning Blade .......................................................................................................................................... 8 
Blade Tracking .............................................................................................................................................. 9 
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides...................................................................................................................... 9 
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides.................................................................................................................... 10 
Squaring Table to the Blade ....................................................................................................................... 10 
Fence and Rail Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 11 
Electrical Connections............................................................................................................................11-12 
Miter Gauge ................................................................................................................................................ 12 
Dust Collection ............................................................................................................................................ 12 
Brake Pedal................................................................................................................................................. 12 
Tilting the Table........................................................................................................................................... 12 
Removing Blades ........................................................................................................................................ 13 
Replacing V-Belt ......................................................................................................................................... 13 
Adjusting Belt Tension ................................................................................................................................ 13 
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 14 
Lubrication................................................................................................................................................... 14 
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 15 
 
 

Specifications 

 
Model No..............................................................4640 .......................................................................... 4655 
Stock No...............................................................4640.001 (3HP, 1Ph) ...................... 4655.001 (5HP, 1Ph) 

.............................................................................4640.002 (5HP, 3Ph) ................... 4655.002 (7.5HP, 3Ph) 

Blade Speed (SFPM) ...........................................4,000 ........................................................................ 5,000 
Wheel Diameter (in.) ............................................20 .................................................................................. 24 
Table Dim. (WxL/in.) ............................................26-3/4 x 20-1/2..........................................31-1/2 x 23-3/4 
Throat Distance (in.).............................................19 .................................................................................. 23 
Max. Stock Height (in.).........................................11-1/4......................................................................13-3/4 
Blade Length (in.).................................................157 .............................................................................. 176 
Blade width Cap. (in.)...........................................1/4 to 1-1/4............................................................ 1/4 to 2 
Table Height at 90° (in.) .......................................33-3/4......................................................................34-1/2 
Table Tilt Limits ....................................................0° to 45° .............................................................. 0° to 45° 
Motor ....................................................................3HP, 1Ph............................................................5HP, 1Ph

 

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220V Only

........................................................

220V Only

 

.............................................................................5HP, 3Ph, 220V/440V.................7.5HP, 3Ph, 220V/440V 
.............................................................................

Prewired 220V

........................................

Prewired 220V

 

Gross Weight (lbs.) ..............................................750 .............................................................................. 900 
 
 
 

 

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Contents of the Shipping Containers 

 

 

Oliver 4640 – 20” Bandsaw 

 
1. 20” 

Bandsaw 

1. Miter 

Gauge 

1.  Table and Rail Assembly 
1. Fence 
1. Dust 

Chute 

 

Oliver 4655 – 24” Bandsaw 

 

 

1. 24” 

Bandsaw 

 

1. Miter 

Gauge 

1.  Table and Rail Assembly 
1. Fence 
1. Dust 

Chute 

 

Uncrating the Machine 

 
For protection against shifting during transport, 
the base of bandsaw was bolted to the shipping 
crate in two places.  Remove these carriage 
bolts. Carefully uncrate the machine and remove 
the plastic bag.  Be careful not to allow the table 
to fall to the ground during unpacking.  Inspect 
the unit for signs of shipping damage.  If 
damage is found, contact your dealer 
immediately.  Retain all packaging materials in 
case it becomes necessary to ship the machine 
back to the dealer or to another site.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Machine Preparation and Setup 

 

 

 

!

WARNING 

 

The equipment used to lift this machine must 

have a rated capacity at, or above the weight 

of the bandsaw.  Failure to comply may 

cause serious injury! 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

The bandsaw must be positioned on a smooth, 
level surface.  The area must be well lit and 
have plenty of room to maneuver with large 
pieces of wood. 

 
 
 

 
Level the saw front to back and side to side 
using a level placed on the table.  Use shims 
under the corners, if necessary, but make sure 
the saw is stable before being placed into 
service. 
 
Clean all rust protected surfaces with a 
commercial solvent.  Do not use acetone, 
gasoline, lacquer thinner or any type of 
flammable solvent, or a cleaner that may 
damage paint.  Cover cleaned surfaces with 
WD-40 or a 20W machine oil. 
 

 

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Table Assembly 

 

 

CAUTION! 

The table is heavy.  Use the help of another 

person to lift and position the table.   

 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Grease the trunnions (A, Figure 1) on 

bandsaw prior to assembling table. 

 
3.  Installing the table (B, Figure 2) is easiest if 

the blade is out of the way.  The blade 
tension is loose as sent from the factory.  
Open upper and lower doors completely and 
remove the blade.  Wear leather work 
gloves to protect your hands. 

 

 

 

4.  Remove the table mounting bolt and washer 

from the bandsaw trunnion. 

 

 
5. Lift the table and carefully align the 

trunnions.  Make certain the fence rail (C, 
Figure 2) is positioned at the front side of the 
bandsaw. 

 
6. Make sure the trunnions are lined up 

properly (D, Figure 3) and secure the table 
by threading the bolt (E, Figure 3) into the 
threaded hole in frame trunnion.   

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Dust Chute Assembly 

 

 
Mount dust chute (G, Figure 3) with the provided 
screws (F, Figure 3) to the bandsaw frame. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

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Installing Blade 

 

 

!

WARNING 

Bandsaw blades are sharp so be very careful 
while handling.  Failure to comply may cause 

serious injury! 

 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Open upper and lower doors (A, Figure 4). 
 
3.  Put on leather gloves to protect your hands 

from the sharp teeth of blade. 

 
4.  Slide blade through table slot, ensuring that 

the teeth are pointing down toward the table. 

 
5.  Center the blade (B, Figure 4) on both the 

upper and lower wheels.  Carefully thread 
the blade through the upper and lower blade 
guides as shown in Figure 4.  

Note:

  It may 

help to move the upper wheel down.  This 
can be accomplished by rotating the 
handwheel (C, Figure 4). 

 

Tensioning Blade 

 
Proper blade tension is essential to any cutting 
operation on a bandsaw.  Too little, or too much 
blade tension can cause blade breakage and/or 
poor cutting performance.  Tension will very 
depending the blade being used and the type of 
material being cut. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  At this point the blade should be properly 

positioned, but slack.  Increase tension on 
the blade by rotating tensioning handwheel 
(C, Figure 4).   

 
3.  Move the upper guide assembly (D, Figure 

4) and lower guide assembly (E, Figure 4) if 
they interfere with the blade during 
tensioning.   

 
4.  A reference gauge (F, Figure 4) indicates 

the approximate tension setting.  

Note:

  

After setting tension and achieving the 
desired results make a note of what the 
tension gauge reads for the particular blade.  
This will help you get back to the desired 
tension if the particular blade has been 
removed or tension released.  Keep in mind 
that blades will last longer if you release 
tension when not in use.  Also, new blades 
will often stretch with use, and not all blades 
will be exactly the same length.  Use blade 
tension gauge as a guide for individual 
blades. 

 

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Blade Tracking 

 
Blade tracking has been adjusted at the factory 
and shouldn’t need any adjustment.  If you are 
experiencing a problem follow the below listed 
steps.  
 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Blade must be properly tensioned before 

adjusting blade tracking, see “Tensioning 
Blade” page 8.  Move the upper guide 
assembly and lower guide assembly if they 
interfere with the blade.   

 
3.  Open upper wheel door and rotate the wheel 

forward by hand.  Observe position of the 
blade on the wheel.  The blade should rest 
in approximately the center of the wheel. 

 
4.  If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex 

nut (A, Figure 5). 

 
5.  Adjust tracking by turning the knob (B, 

Figure 5) in 1/4 turn increments.  Rotate 
wheel forward, and observe the position of 
blade on the wheel.  Rotating the knob 
counter-clockwise will move the blade 
towards the front of the wheel.  Rotating the 
knob clockwise will move the blade towards 
the back of the wheel. 

 
6.  Continue with adjustments until the blade is 

tracking properly. 

 
7.  Tighten the hex nut (A, Figure 5) while 

holding knob (B, Figure 5). 

 
 

Adjusting Upper Blade Guides 

 
The blade guard has been removed in Figure 6 
for photo purposes only. 
 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Blade tension and tracking must be properly 

adjusted prior to blade guide setup, see 
“Tensioning Blade” page 8 and “Blade 
Tracking” page 9. 

 
3.  Loosen bolt (C, Figure 6) and position the 

blade guide assembly so that the guides rest 
just behind the gullet of the blade teeth (D, 
Figure 6).  Tighten the bolt.   

 
4.  Loosen the knurled jam nuts (E, Figure 6) 

that lock the guides (F, Figure 6) in place. 

 
5.  Turn the knurled knob (G, Figure 6) so that 

the guides rest lightly against the blade, 

approximately 0.003” away from the sided of 
the blade, about the thickness of a piece of 
paper.  .  

Do not 

force the guides against 

the side of the blade.  Tighten knurled jam 
nuts while holding the knurled knobs. 

 
6.  Adjust the blade support bearing so that it is 

0.003” away from the back of the blade, 
about the thickness of a piece of paper.  To 
make this adjustment loosen bolt (H, Figure 
6) and slide the bearing and bearing post 
into position.  Tighten the bolt.  

 

Note:

  For best results the upper blade 

guide should be lowered so that it is just 
above the workpiece while cutting. 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

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Adjusting Lower Blade Guides 

 

 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Blade tension and tracking must be properly 

adjusted prior to blade guide setup, see 
“Tensioning Blade” page 8 and “Blade 
Tracking” page 9. 

 
3.  Loosen bolt (A, Figure 7) and position the 

blade guide assembly so that the guides rest 
just behind the gullet of the blade teeth (B, 
Figure 7).  Tighten the bolt.   

 
4.  Loosen the knurled jam nuts (C, Figure 7) 

that lock the guide (D, Figure 7) in place. 

 
5.  Turn the knurled knob (E, Figure 7) so that 

the guides rest lightly against the blade, 
approximately 0.003” away from the side of 
the blade, about the thickness of a piece of 
paper.  

Do not 

force the guides against the 

side of the blade.  Tighten knurled jam nuts 
while holding the knurled knobs. 

 
 
 

 

 
6.  Adjust the blade support bearing so that it is 

0.003” away from the back of the blade, 
about the thickness of a piece of paper.  To 
make this adjustment loosen bolt (F, Figure 
7) and slide the bearing and bearing post 
into position.  Tighten the bolt.  

 

Squaring Table to the Blade 

 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Blade tension, tracking and guide setup 

must be properly adjusted prior to squaring 
the table to the blade, see “Tensioning 
Blade” page 8, “Blade Tracking” page 9, 
“Adjusting Upper Blade Guides” page 9 and 
“Adjusting Lower Blade Guides” page 10. 

 
 
 

 

 
3.  Place a square (G, Figure 8) on the table 

against the blade to see if the table is 90 
degrees to the blade. 

 
4.  If adjustment is necessary loosen trunnion 

bolt (H, Figure 9) and tilt table until it is 
square to the blade.  Tighten trunnion bolt. 

 
5.  Loosen nut (I, Figure 9) and turn table stop 

bolt (J, Figure 9) until it contacts the table. 
Tighten the nut while holding the table stop 
bolt in place.  

 
6.  Check to see that the table is still square to 

blade and make any additional adjustments. 

 

 
7.  If necessary loosen screw (K, Figure 9) and 

adjust pointer to read zero. 

 

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Fence and Rail Adjustment 

Make sure the voltage of your power supply 
matches the specifications on the motor plate of 
the machine. 

 
1.  Place the fence (A, Figure 10) on the table 

and guide tube.  Use the knob (B, Figure 10) 
to secure the fence in place, or loosen to 
reposition fence. 

 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source!  

 

 
2.  Remove nuts that secure the cover to the 

connection box.  

 
2.  Move the fence so that the blade’s teeth just 

touch the fence, see Figure 10.  Lock the 
fence in place using the knob. 

 
3.  Insert the power cable through strain relief, 

and attach the wires to the terminals. 

 

 

3.  The fence should be parallel to the blade.  If 

not loosen the bolts (C, Figure 11) and 
adjust the guide tube until the fence is 
parallel to blade.  Tighten the bolts. 

4.  Re-install the connection box cover.  With 

3Ph power verify the blade is turning in the 
proper direction.  Turn the bandsaw on and 
make sure the blade travels in a clockwise 
direction when viewed from the front.  If it 
does not, disconnect the machine from 
power source and reverse any two incoming 
power leads. 

 
4.  Raise or lower the fence and guide tube by 

adding or subtracting flat washers (E, Figure 
11) between the guide tube bracket and 
table.   

 

 

5.  When wiring is completed, tape all power 

box joints to keep out dust. 

5.  With a square verify the fence face is 

perpendicular to the table top.  If it is not you 
will need to shim between the guide tube 
bracket (D, Figure 11) and table at the low 
end of guide tube.   

 
 

 

 
5.  Check to see that the pointer (F, Figure 10) 

is aligned with the zero marking on the guide 
tube.  If adjustment is necessary loosen the 
screw that holds the cursor in place and line 
up to the zero mark.  Tighten the screw. 

 
6.  Move the fence to the opposite side of blade 

and check to make sure the cursor lines up 
with zero mark.  If adjustment is necessary 
loosen the screw that holds the cursor in 
place and line up to the zero mark.  Tighten 
the screw. 

 

Electrical Connections 

 

WARNING 

 

Electrical connections and wiring must be 

done by a qualified electrician.  The machine 

must be properly grounded.  Failure to 

comply may cause serious injury! 

 

 
The bandsaw is available in both 1-Phase and 
3-Phase versions.   
 

• 

Electrical Connections for a 3-Phase Unit 

 
This bandsaw is 3-Phase, 220V/440V 

pre-wired 

220V

.  If you need to switch the bandsaw from 

220V to 440V have a qualified electrician make 
the changes.  Oliver Machinery recommends 
using a dedicated circuit. 
 

 

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Tilting the Table 

• 

Electrical Connections for a 1-Phase Unit 

 

 

This bandsaw is 1-Phase, 220V only.  Oliver 
Machinery recommends using a dedicated 
circuit. 

1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Loosen the trunnion bolt found in the center 

of the trunnions and tilt the table until the 
scale reads the desired angle.  Tighten the 
bolt.  

Note:

  The scale is for reference and 

should be checked with a combination 
square if exact angles are needed. 

 
Make sure the voltage of your power supply 
matches the specifications on the motor plate of 
the machine. 
 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source!  

 

 

 

 

2.  Remove nuts that secure the cover to the 

connection box.  

 

 
3.  Insert the power cable through strain relief, 

and attach the wires to the terminals. 

 
4.  Re-install the connection box cover.   
 
5.  When wiring is completed, tape all power 

box joints to keep out dust. 

 
 

Miter Gauge 

 
1.  Slide the miter gauge bar into the miter 

gauge slot in table.  Loosen the handle (A, 
Figure 12) and pull out indexing rod (B, 
Figure 12) to pivot the miter gauge body. 

 
2.  Push the indexing rod in to engage the 

preset stops.   

 
3.  Adjust stops by loosening the hex nut (C, 

Figure 12) and adjusting screw (D, Figure 
12). 

 

 

 

4.  Align the cursor by loosening screw (E, 

Figure 12). 

 

 

Note:

  Always make test cuts.  The scale is for 

reference.  There are two holes in the miter 
gauge fence used to attach a wooden fence. 
 
 

Dust Collection 

 
There is a 4” dust port (F, Figure 12) located on 
the side of cabinet.  Make sure dust collection 
system has sufficient capacity and suction for 
your bandsaw.  Always turn on dust collection 
system before starting the bandsaw. 
 
 

Brake Pedal 

 
Press the brake pedal (G, Figure 12) while the 
saw is running to stop the saw.  Re-start the saw 
by pressing the on switch. 

 

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Removing Blades 

12. Check the blade tracking, see “Blade 

Tracking” page 8. 

 

 

WARNING 

Adjusting Belt Tension 

Bandsaw blades are sharp so be very careful 
while handling.  Failure to comply may cause 

serious injury! 

 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 

 

2.  Loosen the hex nut (A, Figure 13) and turn 

hex cap bolt (B, Figure 13) to raise or lower 
the motor assembly.  This will add or 
remove tension to the v-belt.   

1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Open upper and lower doors completely. 
 

 

3.  Put on leather gloves to protect your hands 

from the sharp teeth of blade. 

3.  Proper tension is achieved when there is a 

1/4" deflection in the belt between pulleys 
with light finger pressure. 

 
4.  Release blade tension and carefully remove 

blade from upper and lower wheels.   

 
 

 

 

Replacing V-Belt 

 
1. 

Disconnect machine from power source.  

 

 
2.  Release blade tension and carefully remove 

blade from upper and lower wheels. 

 
3.  Loosen the hex nut (A, Figure 13) and turn 

hex cap bolt (B, Figure 13) to lower the 
motor assembly.  This will take tension off 
the v-belt.  Stop when you can remove the 
v-belt from the motor pulley. 

 
4.  Unscrew the bolt (C, Figure 13).  Loosen 

two of the shaft bolts (D, Figure 13) to 
remove lower wheel.  

Note:

  don’t loosen 

hex nuts (E, Figure 13).   

 

 

5.  Remove lower wheel assembly (F, Figure 

14) by pulling from the front side.  If the 
lower wheel does not come off easily you 
may need to loosen another shaft bolt (D, 
Figure 13).  

 

 
6.  Remove the old belt (G, Figure 14) and 

replace with a new belt. 

 
7.  Reinstall the lower wheel assembly and 

make sure the v-belt is in the motor pulley 
groove and wheel pulley groove.  

 
8.  Tighten bolt (C, Figure 13) and tighten shaft 

bolts (D, Figure 13).  Tighten hex nut (E, 
Figure 13). 

 
9.  Turn hex cap bolt to adjust the belt tension, 

see “Adjusting Belt Tension” page 13. 

 
10. Reinstall the blade, see “Installing Blade” 

page 8. 

 
11. Set the blade tension, see “Tensioning 

Blade” page 8.  

 

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Maintenance 

 

 

WARNING 

Disconnect the machine from power source 

before proceeding with any maintenance!  

Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 

 
Periodically clean the inside of the machine for 
dust control.  Use an air hose to blow out dust 
from motor fan and motor cover.   
 
Keep the brake switch (A, Figure 15) clean and 
free of dust build up. 
 
Adjust the lower wheel brush (B, Figure 15) to 
make contact with the tire as the brush wares. 
 
Keep pulleys and belts free from dirt, dust, oil 
and grease. 
 
Replace worn v-belt as needed. 
 
Remove rust from the tabletop with WD-40 and 
a Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pad.  Keep a light coat of 
WD-40

 

on the table top when not in use. 

 
Keep the bandsaw blade sharp and clean. 
 

 

 

 

Lubrication 

 

 

 

WARNING 

 

Disconnect the machine from power source 

before proceeding with any lubricating!  

Failure to comply may cause serious injury! 

 
 
 
 

 

 

• 

Clean and grease upper guide raising and 
lowering rack (C, Figure 15) monthly, or as 
needed.   

 
 
 

 

 

• 

Oil the dove tailed ways (D, Figure 15) that 
the upper wheel slides on for blade tension 
monthly, or as needed. 

 
 
 

 

 

• 

Grease the tensioning screw (E, Figure 15) 
monthly, or as needed. 

 
 

 

 

• 

The guides (F, Figure 15) require oil daily or 
every 8 hours of use.  They have a ball 
valve for oiling.  We recommend 10 weight, 
non-detergent oil. 

 
 
 
 

 

 

• 

Use a cloth to clean trunnion (G, Figure 15).  
Apply white lithium grease to lubricate 
trunnions. 

 
 
 
 

 

 

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Troubleshooting 

 

WARNING 

Disconnect the machine from power source before proceeding with any troubleshooting!  Failure 

to comply may cause serious injury! 

 

Description of Symptoms 

Possible Cause 

Corrective Action 

Machine will not start 

1.  Fuse blown or circuit breaker 

tripped 

2. Cord 

Damaged 

3. Faulty 

switch 

4.  Not connected to power 

source 

5.  Connected to wrong voltage 
6.  Emergency stop button 

pressed 

1.  Replace fuse or reset circuit 

breaker 

2.  Have cord replaced 
3. Replace 

switch 

4. Check 

connection 

5. Check 

voltage 

6.  Rotate emergency stop button 

clockwise until it pops out 

Blade does not come up to speed 

1.  Cable too light or too long 
2. Low 

current 

3.  Circuit shared with other 

equipment 

4.  Motor not wired for correct 

voltage 

1.  Replace with adequate size 

cable 

2.  Contact local electric 

company 

3.  Provide a dedicated circuit 
4.  Refer to motor nameplate for 

correct voltage 

Motor overheats 

1. Motor 

overloaded 

2.  Air circulation through the 

motor restricted 

1.  Reduce load on motor 
2.  Clean out fan and fan cover 

Machine slows when operating 

1.  Feeding workpiece too fast 

1.  Slow the feed speed 

Does not make accurate 45° or 
90° cuts 

1.  Stops not adjusted correctly 
2.  Angle pointer not set 

accurately 

3.  Miter gauge out of adjustment 

1.  Check blade with combination 

square and adjust stops 

2.  Check blade with combination 

square and adjust pointer 

3.  Adjust miter gauge 

Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts 

1. Dull 

blade 

2.  Blade mounted backwards 
3.  Gum or pitch on blade 
4.  Incorrect blade for cut 

1.  Sharpen or replace blade 
2.  Turn blade around 
3.  Remove blade and clean 
4.  Change blade to correct type 

Saw vibrates excessively 

1.  Stand on uneven floor 
2.  Damaged saw blade 
3. Bad 

V-belt 

4.  V-belt tension incorrect 
5. Loose 

hardware 

1.  Reposition on flat, level 

surface 

2.  Replace saw blade 
3. Replace 

V-belt 

4.  Check and adjust v-belt 

tension 

5. Tighten 

hardware